Thrust into the maritime rhythms of indigenous life, you’ll find yourself in backyards, among chickens and dogs, as the community prepares salted fish snacks for the annual flying fish festival. The short documentary Offing (★★★½) submerges us in the natural beauty of remote Orchid Island, where the Tao people struggle to preserve their distinctive culture as islanders leave for the big smoke.
The showcase of Taiwanese digital artists includes an exotic flight for virtual tourists keen to take off before the pandemic-induced logjam clears on international travel. That prospect may send a dystopian chill down your spine, but Fringe Focus Taiwan provides an intriguing glimpse into VR’s aesthetic possibilities.
